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Hello All,
Last weekend I removed the frames that came from last years nucs, the frames and wax have darkened and/or black wax and not used by the girls. What should I do with these frames? Should I remove the wax and toss it out, melt it down, should I reuse the frames?

Unsure?
Mike and Patty Galligani
(See you at spring meeting, Saturday only)

Yes to all above, but they can also be used in swarm traps. They are one of the best lures you can find to attract a swarm into a swarm trap.

You can use an old hive body or nuc, or you can cut the old comb out and place in any box or container approx. the size of a hive.

I use the whole frame in a hive so I don't have to do a cut out when a swarm moves in.

Will the bees not use "dark" wax???